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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

NoTIcE.-On and after Monday
Nov. 7, 1887, will reduce the price
of liquors and cigars to 124 cents.
FRANK MILLER.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

The mercury in the thermometers
at this place, dropped to zero on the
morning 6f the 14th inst, for the
second time this winter.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

JAS. MuSRoE, after long and hard
siege of sickness, is getting a little
better.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

MALCOLM McLEAN and George
Harden went down to Boise on Tues
day, and will probably remain all
winter.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

The roads are now in splendid
condition for sleighing, and the mer-
ry Jingle of the sleighbells are heard
OIL all sides.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

CHARLES MAcEE brought down three
more bars of silver bullion last
Wednesday, weighing about thirteen
hundred ounces each.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

A level headed writer has just Civ
en- publicity to the following: One
third of the foolsln this country think
they can beat the lawyer in expound-
ing the law; one-half think they can
beat the doctors healing the sick;
two thirds of them think they can beat
the minister in preaching the gospel;
and all of them know they can beat
the editor in running the newspaper
The proportion who think they should
have the exchanges before the editor
is not stated-probably too numer-
GUS to mention.-[The American.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

STATESMAN: Tuesday night, the
jewelry store of A. Ballot, corner of
Ninth and Main streets was entered
and about 5000 worth of jewelry ia
ken. The most valuable stock had
been put in safe, but some cheaper
jewelry that had been left in two
show cases, were taken. The rob
bers left some valuable jewelry-
more valuable than that taken-in
the show cases, which induces Mr.. B
to think they were frightened away
How the thieves effected an entrance
is not known. 1t looks as if the bacl
door was opened and again locked
with nippers.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16


IDAHO MESSENGER: The Bayhorse
camp was never looking SO finely as
1t is at this time. The Beardsley
n'ne is furnishing sixty tons of ore
l0r the reduction works each day !;
aaa 1t requires only a few hands to
accomplish the work. All parties
VINO visit it are astonished at the mag
al'uae of its ore body. Some claim
'ua' Its width is fifty feet. This does
u' uO' seem much like a played out mine.
Inc whole lode south of Bayhorse
'feek' consisting of the Jarvis, Barton,
"a''lh and Hoosier mines are looking
very hne' BrieAy-the mines, gen
e'ally' In that part of our country are
''0"lng up nicely,-but the most
p'eas'hg part of the outlook there, i,
'ue null and concentrating works
i' 'pe machinery moves Oh withou
s'sa a jar and is doing splendic
w IO'S' Supt. Toole appears yer,
'D'ertuI as he looks over its move
'"'S and pronounces it good. TIL
'p'e''er ~ is running again which wit
'' concentrating works makes Bay
,''Se oegln to call to mind old times
10y 'y the dull times of the past b
'Aeh up, never to return. Every
M .r''s bids fair for the incoming yea,
'S Is indeed, great camp.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

JAS. MoRIARlry and Nose Kempner
returned from Boise on Tuesday last,
and will probably leave for Silver
district to-day. Nose says he could
not bring the Salvation Army this
time, but that he will have them up
here before long.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

THE town has been unusually
quiet for the past week, hence the
scarcity of locals in this issue.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16
[,..l Float and Territorial
Concentrates.

GEORGE BENNETT has just received
|, 10. Of office chairs, dining chairs,
wire beds, etc.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

LUNG HING, successor to Sing Hop
is now doing business at the store
known as the Sing Hop store.
All accounts due the old firm are
payable to Sing Hop, who will pay
all claims against him.
LUNG HING.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

MARRlED.-In Bellevue, Dec. 9th,
by Elder J. B. Foster, Samuel H.
Kitchen and Miss J. r. Gillespie.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

HEREBY announce that the Hon.
Santa Claus has arrived loaded down
with goods, both for big and little
folks. An inspection of the same is
respectfully solicited by
Mrs. G. CRAWFORD.
Idaho CITY, Dec. 18th.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

There IS a scarcity of eggs in this
market ut present.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

Miners Exchange Saloon.

Having Just returned from the
East and having large stock of
liquors and cigars on hand, l have
concluded to reduce the price of the
same. On and after Monday, Nov.
7, liquors and cigars will be 123
cents. w NJ. II. 1lNCHER.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

Our merchants are now display
ing the finest lot of Christmas gooos
ever brought to this county.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

The weather for the past few days
has been clear and cold.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

The shirts sold in this country as
dress shirts cost 35 cents per dozen
to make them and SO cents per dozen
to laundry them. The so yards OF
goods Gf the shirts be extra) cost 8
cents per yard at wholesale, making
each shirt cost 35 cents and fraction
of a cent counting the linen at ten
cents. Such a shirt sells for Is cents
and up to 80 cents at retail in most
places in this country. 1t has only
been in the last few years they die
not sell for $3.50 and $500 II
Pomeroy. tits the freight, you know
We mention this item to show that
protective tariff on dry goods
is nothing but scheme of robbery al
it is applied in this country
[PoMERoY (W. Tl INDEPENDANT.
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Closing Out: !:

am selling everything in the har-
mes and saddle line at cost. All
those indebted to me must settle
their accounts by the 18th day Of
January, 1888.
JACOB PHILLIPS.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

ALL those knowing themselves in
debted to me by note or book account
are requested to settle with w. S.
Galbreaith.
WV. J. RoTHwELL
M. D.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

All Boise County warrants issued
and registered prior to January, 1874,
will be paid OH presentation at my
office. JOHN GARREcHr,
By Is1poR SMITH. Treasurer.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

BosN.-In Idaho City, on Dec. 13
1887, to wife of Mr.. Berry, son.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

CRAIG BAIRD, of Upper Squaw
Vreek, came in Tuesday with drove
Of hogs and sold them to Man Chong,
chinaman, at good figures. Mr..
Baird says they expect to have a
good time i'll that neighborhood
Christmas. They are making prep
aratlons to have Christmas tree at
the school house.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

Idaho Lodge No. ], A. 7. 4 A. T.,
Il Holds its regular meetings in Ma
~N~sonic Hall every fourth Saturday
AA of each month. All brethren IN
good standing are invited TO attend.
BY order OF the W. M.
w. s. GALBRAITH,
Secretary.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

MRS. A. THOMPSON.
Better known as Mrs. CARAVAN.
IDAHO CRY, Nov. %, 1887. tt.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-16

MRS. Anderson, of Pioneer, moved
down to Centervile last week.
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9ociey Notices.

Idaho Encamyment No ., !. G. r. %
3: ! !
~ holds its regular m tinga In Temperance
Hall at Z 30 O'Clock the frst and third 6at
urdsy evening of each month.
n All champions IN good standing are In
IA vited to attend. BY order Of the z e.
Jan 1-'77-H.
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8rofessiuual Cards.

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AND suluiEoN. oFEilE one
4. door shove Nj a. Marcus. s'ofe' AnD 'pp''''s
m'a, n otice, Aiain s.ieet.
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special Notlces:
Or papers for sale at this Office.

GENT's clothing cleaned and mend
ed by
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Deputy.
Idaho City, December 9, 1887.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

The occasion for the great Centennial Expo
sitions, and for the important historical celebra
tion ut Marietta next year are very clearly and
conveniently set forth in little book recently
published called Souvenir OF Marietta" The
author OF the souvenir is Mrs. l.. A. Alderman,
resident OF the pioneer city.
The opportunities for studying the early his
tory OF Ohio are better ut Marietta than else
where, and the writer of this book has availcd
herself OF the abundant material Mt her COM
mand.
The archives of Marietta College ore rich in
historical matter, and n great many original doc
uments OF commanding historical value can be
found on file in them.
On the 9TH day of April, 1898, n century will
have elapsed since the first settlement in Ohio.
or the Northwest Territory, was made So the
7th of April is the day and the anniversary that
is to be celebrated in a formal way at Marietta
next spring, and the century OF splendid pro-
gress is to be superby emphasized and illus
trated ut the great Cincinnati Exposition, and
In lesser way at Columbus.
When the forty.eight pioneers, the first set
tiers, landed at Marietta the 7th day OF April,
17SS there was no organized State west Of Penn
sylvania. The country north of the Ohio river
was called the Northwest Territory, and the set
tlement ut Marietta was therefore the first set
tlement In that great region from which the five
States OF Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and
Wisconsin have been cut
The first settlement in the Northwest Terri
tory was made ut Marietta, by remarkable
band of men. They were for the most part
brave and distinguished officers and soldiers of
the Revolutionary war. The co.ony planted at
the mouth of the Muskingum was essentially n
military one in spirit and its leaders were
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

the warm and respected friends of President
Washington. This colony drew to it the best
blood and brains of New England, and in its
early history Marietta became q center Of learn
ing and refinement, and it has steudily made
progress as an exponent OF these desirable
qualities.
Washington was an earnest promoter of the
plan to found o colony and o State on the Ohio,
and he gave his best and choicest blessing to
the enterprise.
The Continental Congress adopted the famous
ordinance that forever prohibited slavery in any
State that should be formed from the new Ter
ritory and sent its own President, gallant Cen
eral Arthur st. Clair, to be Governor Of the
Northwest Territory
So next year we shall celebrate:
The establishment Of the first Territory in the
United States.
The organization of five free States from it,
The birthplace of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Michigan. Wisconsin
The erection before the century began of o
barrier against the encroachmcnts of slavery.
The planting at Marietta of colony of brave
spirits that served to check the ambitious de-
signs of England and France on our then remote
and ill-defined border.
The Nation owes debt to the pioneers Of
Ohio, which no words can adequately express
They made the great West
The early settlers at first lived on the strip or
tongue OF land called The Point, ut the Junction
of the Ohio and Muslsingum rivers.
DIR. Hildreth, the historian OF early Ohio, says
of ''The Point" and its habitations "An its
tenements have long since passed away, like
the people who dwelt within them and their
places supplied with substantial brick buildings.
1t is nevertheless pleasant to look upon the
likeness of what has been before our own times,
and to dwell upon the remembrance of our
hardy ancestors, who struggled long and man.
fully with famine, poverty and the red men of
the forest to provide home not only for them
selves but for their children. This spot is the
germ from whence sprung the State OF Ohio
with its millions Of inhabitants. and shall not
its remembrance be preserved!'
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

7 When the pioneers came to Marietta there
We're number OF formidable Indian tribes in
the Northwest Territory. The best known
were the Deiawarcs, Mohawks, Wyandots,
Shawnees, Senecas, Chppewas, Ottawas, Mi
amis, Pottawatamies and Sacs, the last five be-
ing the bodies known as tho five nations that
made the treaty II peace in 1888.
But treaties with Indians could not be relied
upon and General Putnam set to work to build
stout fort or stockade for the protection OF
the settlers. 1t was situated a few hundred
feet from the east bank of the Muskingum riv-
er. nearly milo from its confluence with the
Ohio
Mrs. Alderman has, believe, prescribed
boundaries for the stockndc that do not COIN
|. eide with the commonly accepted ones; how.
tever, thatis not serious error, II 1t is at all
yThe precise location to the inch of the line on
which stood the walls of an old fort long since
{rcmoved is not salient point OF history.
The stockade Mt Marietta was one OF the best
(defenses on the frontier. Its outer walls were
two-story log houses built closely together and
Opening into O court one hundred and forty feet
tquare Each angle of the fort was protected
Rya block-house and tower, which was used as
,tn outlook.
During times OF Indian hostilities the families
OF the settlers sought shelter and safety In the
stockade, and the troops and officers OF the
T{,rritory were also Quartered there.
Zone OF the corner buildings was occupied by
Governor Arthur St. Clair and family.
One apartment was used for . store-room an
other for holding religious services, one for
count or other public exercises.
In this building the first Sunday-school was
organized and taught The teacher and leading
spirit was Mary Lake, one OF the heroic figures
OF early times.
The stockade recalls an interesting train OF
memories and associations. Within Its walls
the first permanently organized lodge of Free
Masons In the West held its meetings. The
title OF the lodge is the American Union Lodge.
1t was first organized in q temporary way In
1888, by officers OF the Revolutionary army, and
its place OF meeting shifted US the troops hero
moved from place TO place. In 1870 number
OF the old army officers who had been members
of this lodge during the war found themselves
ct Marietta, SO the lodge was reorganized in the
stoclfade Ut Marietta.
a strong garrison was kept under strict dis
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

cipiine in the stoclade for the four years pre-.
ceding General wayne's victory over the In.
dians. The dcfenses were so excellent at Mari.
eta and the vigilance so great that compare
lively few persons were killed by the Indians.
The cost for defending the colony at Marietta
during these four years was si4,7ss.02.
Shortly after the settlement ut Marietta one
was made at Bclpre, twelve miles south on the
Ohio river. The Belprc colony was protected
by three defenscs the most important OF which
was called Farmers Castle. This fort was built
upon high bank opposite the upper or north.
ern end OF Blennerhassetts Island.
The settlement at Bepre was made like the
one at Marietta and was In o way an offshoot
OF II. The fort had garrison under rigid mill
tary discipline, and no time was lost In estab-
fishing schools and holding religious services.
On Sunday the people were summoned to
church by the beating OF tho drum.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

to seek new one in the South, where he doubt
less said great riches awaited them.
Burr left the island with Mr.. and Mrs. Aston,
In September, 1906, for Lexington, KY, says
Mrs. Alderman in her convenient condensation
OF the history OF the interesting case. Rumors
were soon afioat OF q conspiracy against the
United States, organized by Burr. 1t was said
that he was in deep plot against his own Gov
ernment and that he was in league with for
eign powers to secure the breaking OF certain
treaties.
Burr was arrested twice. He was held in
custody but short time on the occasion OF his
first arrest, but after his second apprehension
he was tried for treason and nothing proven
against him.
After his first arrest, Burr made rapid trip
to Marietta. He arranged for the construction
OF u number Of boats, that were to convey Blen-
nerhassett and his family, together with all
Others whom they could induce TO join the cxpe-
dition, to the South
Burr left Blennerhnssett to superintend the
building Of the boats and to arrange for paying
the bills.
There were still rumors afioat that great
conspiracy was being concoctcd. Government
detectives were sent out One OF them went to
the island and begged Blenncrhassett to sever
his connection with Burr, but his appeals were
in vain The victim was thoroughly fascinated
by the brilliant slayer OF Hamilton and the allur-
ing Inducements that were held out to him.
But he saw that trouble might be expected.
He left his home one harsh December night
with the boats and men who were to accompany
him.
Mrs. Blennerhassett was to follow In the
boats from Marietta Immediately. When she
reached her island she found her home in ruins
and tho island q desolate waste. Governor Tif-
fms soldiers had been there, and without war
rant or reason savagely destroyed the beautiful
mansion and improvements that the Blenner-
hassetts had made ON their island.
She was allowed TO depart, and after many
days OF anxiety joined her husband near
Natchez.
An order from Jefferson to General Wilkinson
was issued, ordering him to have troops In
readiness to thwart every movement OF the
Burr expedition. Governor Ttffin issued sim
liar order These acts so interfered with Burrs
plans that he was forced to abandon them. He
ted, but was captured and put upon his trial for
treason ut Richmond. He was not convicted,
and II will probably never be known what his
Interior designs were. II was thought that
they included an invasion OF Mexico and the
erection OF an independent Government there,
possibly with Spanish afiiliations hostile to the
United States.
After his release Burr went to Europe, and
was wanderer for twenty-iour years.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

Herman Blennerhnssett was arrested and
tried. but nothing was proven against him, and
he returned to the then desolation Of the Lower
Mississippi. He and his family lived few
years at Natchcz till the war OF 1919 disarranged
their plans. and they set out for new place In
q new land-Montreal, Canada From there
they went to England, thence to the Islc Of
Guernsey, where Blcnnerhassett died In 1881.
sixty-four years OF age.
Mrs. Blcnncrhassett returned to the United
States, and after her money was gone was sup
ported by some Of her friends. Her children
three boys-were n source of anxiety and sor-
row to her, and disasters seemed to multiply
and gather about her rs the years wore on.
She petitoned Congress to make good the
losses caused by the troops when they sacked
the island, and Henry Clay championed her
claim with eloquence and power, but I think
before final action on the bill was had the
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

The first building frame one of two
stories, being forty-ve feet in length and thirty
nine feet in width. The lower story, in front
was divided INTO two rooms with passage be-
tween them, leading to the Jail in the back of
the building. The upper story, in 'front.' was
occupied by the court room, and was lighted by
several windows and heated by two fire places.
The steep roof was surmountcd by u neat
cupola, in which hung q bell cast in Norwich
Ct, in 1902, by Barzalia Davidson. For many
years it was rung daily at 0 A. NJ, II NJ. and p
NJ. In the early days Of the century it was the
custom to toll it for few minutes on the death
of any of the inhabitants, as well as ut the
funerals.
In this old court house, which was deserted in
1922 for new brick one, some OF the ablest
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

claimant died, as so many others have, wait
ing for mans tardy justice. Her death took
place in 1912. She was buried in New York City.
Blennerhassett, his lovely wife, and their
children, are gone, but the Oeauteous isle re-
mains to keep alive their wofu story.
The first courts were held in room Of the
stocllade at Marietta. But the business of the
rapidly developing Territory soon outgrew all
temporary quarters and the first courthouse
in the Northwest Territory was erected ut
Marietta
This courthouse was built in 1T0s but was not
completed till the following year. GrifTen Green
was the architect.
The Jail portion of the building occupied the
rear. 1t was made of hewn yellow poplar logs,
eighteen inches square, laid double, so that the
walls were three feet in thickness. They were
placed to break joints like stone-work. and were
fastened together with iron bolts. The floors,
sides and ceiling were built in this same sub
stantial way, with doors and iron gratings Of
proportionate thickness. AS late as 1912 1t was
consindered one of the strongest prisons in the
State, and 1t is said that no prisoner ever cut
his way out Of it.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

-.Wayback man-"No use talking.
Thirteen is an unlucky number" !"
Omaha man-'1 don't believe any such
superstition" "If you'd lost brother
the way did you'd believe it," "What
happened to himp" "He didn't believe
any Of those old superstItions, either,
and one day he took thirteen big drinks
of whisky, hand runnin', ON wager,
and the thirteenth dose killed him
deader'n mackerel. .n--CWaha World
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20
MARIETTA.
The First Settlement in the North
west Territory,

The Occasion of the Centennial Celebration
Next sprlng-Eariy History OF Marietta
The Pioneers and Their Life--The Blcn-
nerhnssetts and Their beautiful Island
Home, and Their Subsequent Wofui Fate.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

"A French poet said "woman is the
sweetest present that God has given to
man." And'he might have added that
she is sweetest when present.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

"A compound of common salt,
alum, soluble glass and tungstate of
soda is successfully used in Austria
and Switzerland for the extinction OF
fires-ArkansaW Traveller.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-08-20

AT least one poultry ration a day,
In the morning, should be soft food
ground grain. mixed with water or milk